Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Ariana
Alpha acid
9–13%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
1.6–2.4 mL
Germany
Key differences
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
When to pick Ariana
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Citrus
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalOrangeLemonMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Only in Ariana
TangerinePassion fruitPineappleJasmineHerbalFruityGooseberry
Property
| Property | Amarillo | Ariana |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 7–11% | 9–13% |
| Beta acid | 5.5–8% | 4.5–6% |
| Co-humulone | 21–24% | 40–42% |
| Total oil | 1–2.3 mL | 1.6–2.4 mL |
| Myrcene | 40–70% | 57–59% |
| Humulene | 19–24% | - |
| Caryophyllene | 7–10% | - |
| Farnesene | 6–9% | - |
| Origin | United States | Germany |
| Purpose | Aroma | Aroma |